Key terms Flashcards
Health definition
A state of complete physical, emotional and social
wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease
and infirmity
Lifestyle choices definition
Everyday we make a choice about how we
live, and these choices will impact our
health.
Sedentary Lifestyle difinition
A life where there is little, irregular or no physical activity
Overweight definition
Weighing more than the ideal weight for your height and sex
Overfat definition
Having more than the ideal amount of body fat
Obese definition
Weighing significantly more than the ideal weight for your height and sex having an excess amount of body fat
Balanced diet definition
A balanced diet menas eating the right foods, in the right amounts. This will enable us to work and exercise properly.
Macronutrients definition
Nutrients that you need to consume in relatively large amounts in order to eat a balanced diet. These are Carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Carbohydrate loading definition
A strategy used by endurance athletes to boost glycogen states before a competition
Hydration Key term
Being hydrated means your body contains the correct amount of water in it cells, tissues and organs to function. If you don’t have enough water in your body you are dehydrated.
